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1. A roll-up drying rack â it'll free up soooo much precious counter space that used to be occupied by piles of damp pots and pans.
You can also use it to wash and dry produce!
Promising review: "This product is a game-changer for small kitchens. Forego the large drying rack and get this sleek, stylish space-saver. I donât like leaving dishes in the sink, nor do I have a dishwasher, and this is just perfect for keeping the sink clean and leaving the counter space open. It's also amazing for washing produce." âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in nine sizes and two colors).
2. A hanging planter that thankfully requires no surface whatsoever!
3. A tiny outlet shelf ideal for storing an electric toothbrush, your glasses, or any other small objects that don't really fit anywhere else.
4. Some super strong magnetic strips to help you squeeze some brews into your fridge that's already stuffed to the gills.
Promising review: "Of all the things I have bought that I didn't need, this is one of my favorites. Beer is hard to get out of the cardboard carrier in the top of my fridge. While just taking them out and sitting them on the shelf would have solved this problem as well, this solution is more fun. They float and technically it does make a tiny bit of extra space under the beer for small things like cheese or something." âAbbyValentine
Get two magnet strips (holds a six pack) from Amazon for $29.99.
5. *And* a sliding yogurt holder that's basically a genius life hack for anyone whose fridge is at full capacity.
Storage Theory is a Cedar Rapids, Iowaâbased shop with tons of problem-solving products.Â
Promising review: "Easy to install and it cleared up a ton of space in my fridge." âTara Ann
Get it from Storage Theory on Etsy for $12.99Â (available in multiple packs).
6. A cube organizer â it's easy to put together and is perfect for both storage and decor. Plus, it comes in a variety of sizes, colors, and layouts so you can find the perfect match for your space.
7. A set of three-tier stackable cooling racks to make cooling your cookies and other baked goods a ~piece of cake,~ especially if you're limited on counter space.
8. Some renter-friendly Command hooks that are strong enough to hold a wide variety of items and require *no tools* to install. Plus, you can move or remove them whenever you want without leaving behind any damage or annoying sticky residue.
Promising review: "Absolutely love these! I have bought them three times already on Amazon. I have been trying to organize my kitchen utensils. I have minimal counter space and ceramic tile walls behind my counter. I am unable to risk drilling in to the tile or to the underside of my cabinets. These sticky hooks are perfect!! They adhere to the tile AND to the wood laminate of my upper cabinets. They also are great on the painted wall and the bumpy side of my refrigerator. I started using these around March of 2020 and I have not had a single one fall down. I have various sizes of kitchen utensils and items hanging from them." âTigerakp
Get a pack of 16 hooks from Amazon for $13.48.Â
9. A slim shelving unit in case you wanna maximize even the tiniest unused space in your home.
Promising reviews: "Itâs perfect for my little efficiency kitchenette. Itâs a quick setup, and itâs pretty sturdy. It moves back and forth if needed as well." âWayfair Customer
"This was a great touch for a previously wasted space between my washer and dryer in my laundry room. It works best if it can roll straight out, but my husband secured the joints. It also allowed me space for the iron and ironing products rather than filling up my utility closet." âWayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $23.53 (originally $79.99).
10. A remote organizer to keep your various clickers from taking over your coffee table.
11. A super cool floating bedside table â it takes up less space than a regular night stand and easily attaches to your bed frame so you can keep your essentials within reach at all times.
12. Or a caddy designed to store the items that are currently cluttering up your bedside table. Your remotes, Kindle, and other gadgets have a new home now! Plus, you can also attach it to chairs, sofas, and other places where you might need some extra storage.
Promising review: "I had a nicer-looking, more expensive version of this in my cart originally. This was one-third of that price and I'm so glad I went with this one. Its got a sturdy backing on both pieces (piece with pockets and a piece that goes between mattresses), one large pocket closest to the bed, and three decent-sized mesh pockets. I have it between my mattress and box spring." âDanielle
Get it from Amazon for $5.99Â (available in four colors).
13. An under-bed storage bin for holding all of the things that are usually piled on your bed or draped over your chair...because they have nowhere else to go.
It's less than 6 inches tall â perfect to slide under beds that sit low to the floor.
Promising review: "This is large, and thereâs two! Fits perfectly under my bed and holds so much stuff. One holds my winter casual clothes and pajamas, and the other holds my summer swimsuits and casual sundresses. Iâm very impressed! The sides are collapsible, but fit perfectly under my bed that has drawers and the bungee board, so itâs pretty tight under there but they fit perfectly. I emptied several totes and organized my closet. đđ»đđ» Definitely recommend." âHouston
Get two bins from Amazon for $10.62+ (available in three colors and multipacks).
14. A gorgeous wood and metal shoe rack customized to fit your entryway so you can remember what your floors looked like before they were covered with your footwear collection.
Brandon Built is a small business based in Nebraska that creates custom industrial and rustic furniture that'll add some charm to your home.
Promising review: "I love it! It's well-made and was easy to put together. Plus, it cleaned up our shoe-laden mudroom and looks great!" âJoni Corn
Get it from Brandon Built on Etsy for $199.00+ (available in four sizes, three widths, and eight stains).
15. A set of two wood-top shelf risers that'll help you squeeze another layer of surface space out of cabinets, countertops, tables, and desks. You can even use it as a laptop riser!
16. A mounted stemware holder â it'll defy gravity to essentially turn one shelf into two!
This rack holds 9 to 12 glasses depending on their size!
Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wineglasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fit the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" âCycle Mom
Get it from Amazon for $19.93+ (available in rows of three or four, packs of one or two, and four finishes).
17. Or a hanging wine bottle and glass rack if you need somewhere to store the bottles too!
18. A laundry hamper you can hang on the door to help keep your floor free of dirty towels, clothes, and space-hogging laundry baskets.
19. A folding car trunk organizer to hold all of the things that have been chaotically tumbling around in your trunk for way too long.
Promising review: "It was just what I needed for my messy and unorganized truck! I wanted something not too bulky, but just the right size to help me reorganize my trunk. This product did that for me. I was also concerned that it would move when I drove, but luckily there is Velcro on the bottom that secures it in place while you drive, and sure enough, it did just that! This product does not take up a lot of space and gives you the right amount of measure to place other things like groceries and a suitcase. I am completely satisfied and content with this product! I wish I had it all along!" âNeese
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
20. A strong and secure magnetic shelf that simply fastens to your stove if your kitchen is painfully low on counter and cupboard space.Â
StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.Â
Check it out on Tiktok!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I picked up the StoveShelf in the white 20-inch apartment size a while back, and I'm *obsessed* with how it uses and fills the space above my teensy stove. The magnets under are S-T-R-O-N-G, but you can still move them around with ease. That's a good thing, because if your stovetop is curved (or straight-up dented on top, like mine...lol), you may need to adjust the positioning of the magnets so that the StoveShelf sits flat on top and items don't slide off. (I found that positioning the magnets near the front allowed the StoveShelf to sit further back and maintain a flat level position.) As a backup option, though, I found that it works just as well when you put it on backwards so that the lip on the back faces the front â this keeps any items on top from sliding off!"
Promising review:Â "There was no setup: Take it out of the box and place it on the stove. The magnets are very strong, keeping the shelf fixed in place. The magnets are raised allowing air flow underneath preventing the shelf from heating up. Sizing was perfect. I love it!" âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $35.59 (available in three sizes and in three finishes).Â
21. A pair of rustproof shower caddy bathroom shelves so you can stop trying to balance all of your tubes and bottles on the edge of your tub and knocking them over constantly.Â
These sturdy shelves can hold up to 15 pounds and come with removable hooks where you can conveniently hang sponges and loofahs!
Promising review: "If you are looking for some shower space and you don't want to tear out your shower to build in the nitches... grab these babies. They stick great and hold a ton of stuff! They took our shower from looking cluttered and always having stuff fall underfoot to looking put together and having everything be right where you need it to get to it. I use liter bottles of shampoo and conditioner, and these babies hold both in one basket. Pick up a set. You won't be disappointed. Also, if you have two showers and only need one basket in each, you can split them and get storage in both showers that match perfectly!!" âChris
Get it from Amazon for $29.99Â (available in four finishes).
22. A sleek and convenient water bottle organizer for anyone running out of places to store their ever-growing collection of tumblers.
Promising review: "Reusable water bottles are great, but they are such a pain to store since they come in all shapes and sizes. Theyâre tall, they canât nest inside each other, and if you lay 'em on their sides, they just roll everywhere. This storage rack efficiently eliminates that problem! The three-tier version was an awesome fit for my pantry. It's easy to set up â I did it without the instructions in just minutes. Highly recommend, worth the value." âMomo KariñoÂ
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes).
23. A set of minimalist hooks you can use to hold jackets, bags, sweaters, and other things that would fit nicely on a coat rack...if only you had the floor space for one.
24. Or a rustic, wall-mounted coat rack that also offers some shelf space to hold extra items that might not fit anywhere else.
25. An acrylic plant hanger if your plant collection is steadily outgrowing the surfaces in your apartment.
Indoor Window Gardens is a small, family-owned business based in South Carolina. The acrylic shelves come assembled, and you can secure them with a single fastener.Â
Promising review: "Not only do these shelves look amazing and give me so much more room for my plants but the customer service is amazing! I forgot to order extensions with my order so I contacted the shop and they helped me by making a special listing for the extensions. They placed them in my original order so everything came together. If youâre looking for a window shelf this is it!!" âJamie Miner
Get it from Indoor Window Gardens on Etsy for $74+ (available in three styles and four mounting options).
26. An overhead garage storage rack so you can keep way more stuff in your garage and still be able to fit your car in there.
27. A hidden bookshelf that'll make it seem like you pulled extra storage space ~literally~ out of thin air.
Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" âLaBuenaVidaMere
Get it from Amazon for $11.45+ (available in two sizes and in sets of one or three).
28. Some stackable corner shelves to keep your various bathroom essentials from crowding your sink area.
29. A macrame produce hammock for anyone looking into alternative fruit-storing methods due to their countertops being entirely taken over by fancy gadgets and appliances.
Knapps Knots is a San Diego-based small business owned by Anastasia Knapp who is quite possibly making the cutest macrame and wood crafts you've ever seen.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I personally own this macrame basket (in the Cactus shade) and *highly* recommend it if you're looking to add a cozy touch to your kitchen. As someone with a relatively small NYC kitchen, I need every bit of counter space I can get, and this lets me keep produce out without having to take up space with a fruit basket or banana stand. I'm a big fan of utilizing vertical space as storage, and this does just that; plus, it allows for ventilation to help your fruit stay fresh for longer. I'm constantly cooking with onions or grabbing an apple as a mid-day snack, and having them right there at an arm's reach is sooo nice. BTW, these come with hooks that screw directly into a cabinet, but if you (like me) want to avoid that damage, I recommend using Command hooks â I'm using four of these small toggle hooks and they've held up the basket *with* produce in it wonderfully."
Get it from Knapps Knots on Etsy for $27.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
30. A set of magnetic glass spice jars you can stick to the fridge to free up a cabinet for other storage needs. If your love for seasoning is overwhelming your kitchen, these jars are here to help!
Gneiss Spice is a woman-owned small biz based in Maine!
Promising review: "I am in love with my magnetic spice jars! I recently moved to a small apartment and don't have the counter or wall space to store spices or a spice rack, so magnetic jars it was! I love how these have a decorative feel while providing a secure way to store the spices. Unlike other magnetic spice jars I feel that these add an extra flair to displaying your assorted spices." ârae.m.wri
Get a 12-pack of small jars from Amazon for $70+ (also available in 24 small jars, 12 large jars, 24 large jars, and a sample bundle).
31. Or a spice organizer â it'll transform your drawer into a four-tiered spice station that can hold up to 24 bottles!Â
Life of Spice Designs is a Chicago-based small business that takes organizing seriously. In addition to handmade spice organizers, they've got essential oil organizers too.
Promising review: "Love love love my spice rack organizer. I can easily find any spice I need, and it makes dinner prep so much easier. Would highly recommend this product. The seller was awesome...answered all questions I had and was super responsive." âHelen Cawley
Get it from Life of Spice Designs on Etsy for $41+Â (available in five widths and with additional rods).
32. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder that'll help keep your keys from cluttering up other surfaces while doubling as a super cute piece of decor!
Promising review: "This is one of the most useful purchases I've ever made on Amazon. I use it every single day to hang my keys. I've had it for at least half a year now it seems. It hasn't lost any magnetism and it holds my car keys, remote start, USB, rewards/gift cards, house and work keys, etc. I'm in love. One of the best purchases I've made." âMakenah
Get it from Amazon for $6.53.
33. A three-tier, over-the-toilet shelving unit to provide optimal storage without taking up a ton of floor space. Your cabinet under the sink will thank you for the extra breathing room.
Promising review: "DO NOT HESITATE!!! Purchase this! You wonât find a better price. I looked at Walmart, Target, Wayfair, Overstock... they all had the same thing for way more $. This is the best price youâll find this for! So sleek and clean and cute! We have a tiny bathroom and wanted to add more storage without taking up room. This was PERFECT! Even comes with bolts to nail it into the wall so itâs secure, which was super thoughtful considering I have a little one. Love this!!!" âTHELASHMOVE | Kaytlin
Get it from Amazon for $65.95Â (available in four colors).Â
34. A set of stackable fridge drawers so when your friends open your fridge, it'll be nice and organized instead of looking like a tornado ripped through it.
Promising review: "Excellent organization system! I once opened the fridge often, always looking for something I hadn't seen the last time I checked. The thing is â I often found something new because it just wasn't organized in a functional way. Now, with this system, I find what I'm looking for the first time. And when a bin is empty, I know I need to buy more of that product, and just ask my smart home to add that item to my shopping list. Very grateful for the sense of calm and control that this fridge organization system has given me, and for all of the food that is no longer going bad in the back of the fridge!" âChelsea T.
Get a set of six from Amazon for $35.86.
35. A wooden bookcase that'll hold your various novels, plants, and tchotchkes while looking pretty dang stylish.
Promising review: "This little shelving unit is perfect for the small space I had between another bigger shelving unit and the back door. It is really sturdy which it needs to be since it's very close to the doggie door that my 55-pound dog charges through. It was easy to put together; I even figured out the installation illustrations which is often my downfall. My taller books fit on the shelves nicely. And to make it even better â it's almost the same color as the shelving unit it stands beside. Definitely worth buying!" âRohana ChomickÂ
Get it from Amazon for $39.99Â (available in two sizes and three finishes).
36. A clever coffee pod tray ingeniously designed so you can take advantage of underused space and store your pods under shelves, cabinets, and countertops!
Promising review: "This space saver K-Cup is wonderful! It is attractive and keep my counter clutter-free. It is lightweight but very sturdy. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to gain valuable counter space." âchristine h
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
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